How to fix the lack of sound from the flash drive when connected to a TV

Dear friends, today we will try to resolve the issue with what to do if the TV with a flash drive does not produce sound. Not to say that the problem is quite serious: TV does not have to be attributed to some master in the first stages. This should be done with obvious breakdowns, but more on that later. To begin, let's deal with the proper operation of the storage and transmission device - flash drives - on the TV.

You can eliminate the error with playing the sound while watching TV by examining the cause of the problem.

Flash drive in tv

Devices that belong to the Smart TV family are usually equipped with such ports, or they were released shortly before their appearance. That is, your TV may not be “smart” with access to the Internet via a wireless connection, with the ability to download and launch applications, but with USB ports where you can connect peripherals. Usually, users watch movies this way: they download it from the Internet on a computer, then transfer data to a USB flash drive and turn it on on the big screen. This is really a very handy thing.

But often people are faced with the problem of playing movies or videos on TV. For example, Phillips TV does not play sound from a flash drive, what then to do? With what it can be connected? How to fix this problem? Should I immediately run to the service center and shout about warranty repairs? We will receive further answers to all these questions.

Watch movies on TV with flash drives

To begin with, let's deal with the way the system plays videos on TV with flash drives. Naturally, to begin with, as already noted above, the user downloads the necessary video from the Internet (any method of obtaining the necessary file is suitable - you can copy it from a disk or other source of information), then copy this document to a USB flash drive. After that, the device can be connected to the TV using the USB port and switch the receiver to the inserted device.

To do this, press the Source button on the remote control and use the navigation keys to transfer the selection to our USB flash drive (its name will be there). Click OK and wait for the menu to appear. Usually, on such TV, the program asks the user to select the type of files to be opened. For example, a menu may appear with the buttons "Video", "Photos" and the like. We should choose "Video".

Now the device system will scan the data on the flash drive. It will display only video format files. This is done for greater convenience in relation to the user: if there are more than a hundred photos on a flash drive and only one movie, then imagine how hard it will be to search for it among a huge number of other files.

So, we chose the film, put it, but there is no sound on the TV when you connect a flash drive. And here your problems begin. But they are solvable, so do not be discouraged, but get ready to fix something wrong.

Why is there no sound on the TV from a flash drive?

To begin with, we will determine the reason for this behavior of the TV. The fact is that it simply does not support the sound codec built into the movie. What does it mean? In any video there are several tracks: at least this is audio and video. And if the TV does not support the audio format, which is in our film, but supports the format of the video track, the user will see the picture without sound. Since we already talked about tracks, it is worth mentioning that there may be two audio tracks in the video. Then try to switch them using the buttons of the remote control (for details, see the user's manual of the TV).

To avoid such a problem, you need to check the downloaded file. See the format of its tracks and match it with those that support the TV. This list can be viewed in the user manual or on the official website of the manufacturer. You only need the model name of the device. That is, there should be no problems at this moment. Please note that the most commonly used format is XviD, as universal for all devices. Watch this moment while loading movies.

But what to do if codecs do not fit at all, and there is no possibility to download another movie? Then you can transcode the audio format to your desired using third-party utilities. The following programs can play the role of such programs:

  • Format Factory;
  • Total Video Converter;
  • Virtual dub.

Naturally, it is better to just download another video than to spoil an existing one. Especially since such programs can do transcoding for a very long time. Especially if you change the format of video larger than two gigabytes in quality 1080p. Consider this moment too.

Conclusion

Dear friends, we have found out why there is no sound on the TV through a USB flash drive and how to fix this problem. Summing up everything that was said earlier, the following key points can be identified:

  • Any video has several layers of tracks, so do not worry if you see a picture without sound.
  • To correctly play a file, it is worth matching its support for a downloadable movie.
  • Audio track can be recoded, but do not forget about the time spent and some loss of file quality. Therefore, it is better to re-properly download the desired file.

Please note that the flash drive used should not contain any viruses. Therefore, first check it on your computer and only then insert it into the TV port.

TIP. If you are unable to watch the film even with the official support of its format, then you should contact the manufacturer for help.

We hope that you have succeeded. Tell us in the comments, how did you overcome this problem, what means helped you?